BODY MEASUREMENT (LADIES SKIRT)

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  • Taking accurate and correct measurement is one of the most important steps in making a made custom dress
  • WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS IN MAKING A MADE CUSTOM DRESS?
    Taking accurate and correct measurement
  • Stand naturally when being measured
  • Tape measure is the standard measuring device for taking body measurements
  • Paper and pencil used to record the needed body measurements
  • Apex distance - Measurement from the tip of one shoulder downward along the back to the other shoulder.
  • Horizontal Measurement - is taken from the left of the figure going to the right like apex distance shoulder width etc
  • Vertical measurement - is taken from the top of the body figure to its base like length of the skirt length of the sleeve etc
  • Circumferential measurement - is taken around the body like waistline, hip line etc
  • Waistline - it is taken around the natural waste which is approximately 2 inches above your hip bone
  • Hipline - it is taken around the fullest part of the hips as guide this is often 20 cm below your natural waistline
  • Skirt length - this is the vertical measurement taking from the waist down to the desired length
  • Apex distance - this measurement is taken from the bust going to another bus
  • Shoulder width - this is the horizontal measurement across the shoulder
  • Hip circumference - this is the widest part of the hips
  • Bust circumference - this is the widest part of the chest or breast area
  • Sleeve length - this is the vertical measurement from the top of the shoulder down to the wrist
  • Outseam - this is the outside leg measurement
  • Inseam - this is the inside leg measurement
  • Put two fingers under the tape measure to serve as an additional allowance
  • Foundation Pattern -  is a simple pattern which contains the exact body measurements and reflects no definite style
  • Style Pattern - shows the style of the garment to be constructed
  • Pattern Drafting - is a pattern making process using the measurements of different body parts needed for the type of garments to be sewn.